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    Stamp Out Hunger This Saturday

  • New Pope Has Midwest Connections

    New Pope Has Midwest Connections

  • Altoona Police Investigate Car Break Ins

    Altoona Police Investigate Car Break Ins

Tomah High School Threat Deemed Not Credible

Tomah High School Threat Deemed Not Credible

Calling All Foodies!

Calling All Foodies!

DNR Sets Sights on Shooting Range Improvements

DNR Sets Sights on Shooting Range Improvements

“Construction Season” Brings Safety Reminders

“Construction Season” Brings Safety Reminders

News | April 22, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
We are entering “construction season” as we say here in Wisconsin, and we’re reminded to watch for the orange cones…
Chase Leads to 4th OWI for Barron Woman

Chase Leads to 4th OWI for Barron Woman

News | April 22, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
On Wednesday, April 21, just before 5pm, a Barron County Deputy observed a van passing a car on Hwy 25,…
Unemployment Filings Down

Unemployment Filings Down

News | April 22, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
 There’s been another big drop in the number of people filing for unemployment.  Rory O’Neill reports.
Chippewa Co. Urging Continued Mitigation Efforts

Chippewa Co. Urging Continued Mitigation Efforts

News | April 22, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
Public health leaders in Chippewa County are concerned with a rise in coronavirus cases. Public Health Director Angela Weideman says…
WI Vaccinations Slowing Down

WI Vaccinations Slowing Down

News | April 22, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
A little over half the people who are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in Wisconsin have gotten one dose. Julie Willems Van…
Madison Mayor Lays Out Climate Agenda

Madison Mayor Lays Out Climate Agenda

News | April 22, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
Madison’s mayor is laying out a two-year plan to fight climate change. Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway yesterday unveiled her Climate Forward…
Earth Day 2021

Earth Day 2021

News | April 22, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
Today is Earth Day.  It’s the anniversary of the birth of the environmental movement.  Earth Day looks to inspire new…
Homicide Charges Filed in Tavern Shootings

Homicide Charges Filed in Tavern Shootings

News | April 22, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
It will be life in prison for the man who police say opened fire in a crowded Kenosha County tavern…
Gov. Evers Orders Policy Reviews

Gov. Evers Orders Policy Reviews

News | April 22, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin’s governor is ordering police departments under his control to review their use of force policies. The governor issued an…
WI Weather to Blame for Multiple Crashes

WI Weather to Blame for Multiple Crashes

News | April 22, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
 Southeast Wisconsin’s late-April snow is being blamed for a series of wrecks yesterday. Washington County deputies say nearly 50 cars and…
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